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I posted this in the "Art and Such" section, but I don't think that it gets too many hits...
Anyone else here fancy themselves a musician? I bet there are a ton of different styles represented here on Inforoo.
I've primarily worked in punk, ska and reggae... Have also done a bit of hip-hop. A while back, I was the lead vocals for a pretty popular punk/ska band, and shared the stage/sang with some well known bands like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Goldfinger, Dropkick Murphys, Less Than Jake, Suicide Machines (RIP), as well as a few others. After that was done (damn horn section were crybabies), I decided to work on a solo album. I got a good bit through my solo album when I decided to go back into journalism/podcasting.
Maybe I'll post some of my stuff. If anyone else here writes/records music, post it here! I'm very curious to hear what anyone has done...
Post by peterpants on Feb 11, 2008 16:39:24 GMT -5
I play guitar and used to play bass in bands. Mainly just for fun but I've played shows. The most fun was a Nirvana cover band we called Smells Like Courtneys Love Hole, we played in Ann Arbor at the Blind Pig to a decent sized crowd. I used to get a lot of offers to be in bands just based on the fact I have tons of equipment for no real reason. I have 4 cabinets and 2 tube heads. It's awesome.
i just got a hand drum and a banjo for christmas.. I really wanted to pick up banjo after listening to bela fleck.. Anyone have any tips on learning without paying for lessons.
Post by blankaflip on Feb 11, 2008 16:55:16 GMT -5
Hey guys! I was looking around for a thread like this, so I'm glad I found it. I thought there would be quite a few of us trudging around Inforoo! I'm a proud stringsman. I've been playing bass for five years, so it's my home musically. Recently I decided to make the switch to guitar for my current band, after all my years of piddling around them. So I've dedicated my playing to the six string recently. I thought it would be super cool to bring an acoustic to camp, but I don't think I'll be doing that with the chance of it becoming someone elses, or being smashed into a million pieces, ha.
You should always keep a cheap guitar for the beach and festies and whereever else you don't want to take your nice axe. My Takamine comes to Bonnaroo. The Taylor and Ovation stay at home.
i love playing music as much as listening to it...i've played out a few times and with a lot of different people...i love to be able to play anything...i started with the guitar and then moved to bass, drums, and my djemba.
i recently bought a house so me and a few friends built a stage in my basement... this is where is spend most of my time. (fyi: my buddy dusty in the pic jammin'.)
Post by steveternal on Feb 11, 2008 20:54:05 GMT -5
I fancy myself a musician. I've played drums for about 10 years, and later (partially) taught myself piano and guitar. I also sing; I'm a tenor in my church choir. In college I of course studied musicology, but I also kept up with drums/percussion lessons, so I learned various mallet and hand percussion then. I played in a crappy hard rock band in high school, and a bunch of school ensembles in college, but haven't done much outside that. I have a few buddies with whom I get together with sporadically and jam-- it seems to be either rock/funk/blues, or all out experimental improvisation. Nice to have a balance. I've also done some composing and arranging, but not nearly enough as I'd like. Need to work on that more.
i love playing music as much as listening to it...i've played out a few times and with a lot of different people...i love to be able to play anything...i started with the guitar and then moved to bass, drums, and my djemba.
i recently bought a house so me and a few friends built a stage in my basement... this is where is spend most of my time. (fyi: my buddy dusty in the pic jammin'.)
missouri's not too far buddy...im down there everyday. we like as many musicians as possible and even if you just like to watch or beat on a djemba. the more the merrier!
Okay...I'll be the brave one to post a link. I recorded this about three years ago. I was a voice major in college, and this is all I've managed to accomplish after four years in Nashville...sigh...
Post by rpgreligion on Feb 12, 2008 0:25:30 GMT -5
joga said:
Okay...I'll be the brave one to post a link. I recorded this about three years ago. I was a voice major in college, and this is all I've managed to accomplish after four years in Nashville...sigh...
I'll join in with the posting of songs... (Each song title is a clickable link)
Here's a track from my old punk/ska band, The New Victims, called "One More Beer" - Link
Bawdice - Another punk track from TNV. This is a song from The New Victims written about my brother. Ever since I was a kid, I called him "Bawdice," "Bo-Deece," and about every variation possible. You could call this track a "coming of age" song.
Uptown Girl - TNV punk/ska cover of Billy Joel's classic.
Solo Stuff(I play all the instruments, do all of the vocal ayers/harmonies as well as the production):
Big Ass Booty - ha... This track is kind of a new school booty house beat with me doing the emceeing. It's a goofy song with a serious beat! (I did all the production on the beat too)
Warranty Does Not Apply - Acoustic rock by King B and I... Probably has the most harmony layers that I've ever done (6 or 7). Sounds a bit like an irish drinking song.
What Happened to Our Andy Skell? - Acoustic/Electric rock. This song was written for one of our good friends who our group of friends lost touch with after college. It was written with a bit of lightheartedness, but a few people heard this track and thought that the guy died! LOL... I guess you could think that it is a tribute song by listening to the lyrics.
Summertime - One of my earlier solo tracks. A summery, reggae vibe.
Childish (w/ Distorted Mastermind) - A collab with a hip hop artist from Kansas. I took the role of a hokey old school rapper on this semi-battle track.
Break It Down Beastie Boys-esque hip hop with effected vocals... I've always dug the groove of this track. An early production.
It Will Be - Acoustic rock that the ladies have seemed to enjoy.. lol
I have a bunch of others, but these tracks are some of my favs. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks Sammy... Yeah, I've recorded a lot, but all of that has been put on hold to focus on the podcast. I'll admit, I do miss it. I'm creative in a different way with the podcasting though.
Post by HoodooOperator on Feb 12, 2008 19:56:18 GMT -5
sik7716 said:
i love playing music as much as listening to it...i've played out a few times and with a lot of different people...i love to be able to play anything...i started with the guitar and then moved to bass, drums, and my djemba.
i recently bought a house so me and a few friends built a stage in my basement... this is where is spend most of my time. (fyi: my buddy dusty in the pic jammin'.)
a little more recent
First hand experience, the basement is an amazing place to kill a whole weekend. (too bad Kristen doesnt think so... ) Too bad I'm moving about 1000 or so miles away from it.
First hand experience, the basement is an amazing place to kill a whole weekend. (too bad Kristen doesnt think so... ) Too bad I'm moving about 1000 or so miles away from it.
ain't it. and now you move. right when i buy a house. and i just built this 'legendary' (thanks again moe!) stage for everyone.
i heard, 'if you build it, they will come' not... 'if you build it, your brother will move to LA!'
oh well, good times to come in cali my man.
and ill have moe podcast the shows from the stage for you!
musicians that are reading this, what kind of equipment do you have? i'm always interested in different sounds and instruments people prefer to use.
my equip: Pearl Export Series 6pc Drum Set w/ Cymbals Fender Ultimate Chorus 120w Amp Ampeg B2510 Bass Amp Ibanez RG series Bass Takamine Acoustic/Electric (ol' faithful) Gibson Les Paul Studio Gibson Flying V Standard Electro-Harmonix Pi Big Muff Boss Super-Overdrive Digitech RP-10 Guitar Processor Remo 'Leon Mobley' Series 16" Djemba and a few harmonicas and tamborines and stuff.
Post by steveternal on Feb 13, 2008 17:01:03 GMT -5
I've got a Yamaha Stage Custom Pro 5-piece set with a hickory snare, and a few nice vintage Zildjian cymbals, and a couple not-so nice Sabian cymbals (just today found a crack in my crash). I've also got a mounted LP Stealth jam block and cowbell. My piano is a Hallett, Davis & Co. mahogany console. It's a cheap Chinese serial piano, but it has a decent sound. I'd like to upgrade someday. I've also got a Taylor 314 acoustic, a Schoenhut 3-octave melodica, a Remo 10" dumbek, LP bongos, a couple broken instruments that I salvaged and plenty of assorted hand percussion. What I do NOT have is a decent practice space in which to keep all this stuff, or the willpower to get around to writing/recording material. Sigh. More power to y'all who do!
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